How many syllables in “alarms”?
syllables in "alarms"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · larms
Letters
6
a · l · a · r · m · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “alarms”
The word “alarms” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · larms. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alarms" have?
"alarms" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "alarms" into syllables?
"alarms" is divided into syllables as: a · larms.
What is the Scrabble score for "alarms"?
The Scrabble score for "alarms" is 8 points.
Using “alarms” in writing
Two-syllable words like "alarms" (a · larms) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “alarms” is worth 8 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “alarms”
The letters in “alarms” can be rearranged to spell one other word: malars.